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Michelle P.

Riverhead, NY

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$50/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm a dedicated teacher with 10 years of experience, having taught a variety of grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th grade in general education, special education, and ENL settings. Alongside my teaching career, I've also been babysitting for over 20 years and tutoring for more than 15 years, so I'm well-versed in providing...
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Natalie C.

Experienced Professionally And Impersonal Life Experiences

Mattituck, NY

5.0(1)
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$40/hr
10 years experience
I have 10 years of professional experience teaching as well as life experiences raising my 4 children! I am energetic, creative and organized. I have w peri me with all age groups and I can help with Special Education and Sports & Fitness.

Aubrey K. says "Natalie is very upbeat and engaging. She brings supplemental materials and uses a creative, fun approach for my 2nd grader to get into his assignments....

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Emily M.

Hudson Valley Special Educator!

Manorville, NY

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$40/hr
3 years experience
I am a licensed Early Childhood Special Education and General Education teacher in New York. I currently work as the self-contained special education teacher in a local public elementary school. I have tutored outside of my normal teaching, but have been the lead teacher in a classroom for 3 years.
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Kianna A.

Quogue, NY

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Hello! I'm Kianna, a dedicated childcare provider with a background in education and special needs support. I love creating structured yet fun environments where children can learn and grow. I specialize in tutoring, special needs yoga, childhood, and adolescent education. I value creativity, community, compassion, and...
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Linda G.

Experienced Teacher Available For Tutoring

Calverton, NY

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am available for in person and online tutoring. Writing assignments, essay revision/editing, and test preparation. Reading, language arts, Social Studies, are specialties. All grade and skill levels from kindergarten through college. Trained and experienced with learning disabilities and special needs. Methods used improve...
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Dawn L.

Experienced Tutor-in All Subjects

Westhampton Beach, NY

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$40/hr
3 years experience
Over 24 years of home education experience with many styles, levels and methods of teaching and learning. I enjoy coming alongside students and encourage growth and a love for learning.
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Stacy Y.

Tutor For Elementary Students

Mattituck, NY

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$31/hr
Being a special ed teacher, I have worked with elementary age students who all had very diverse needs academically. My strengths are in reading comprehension, phonics, helping those who struggle in the area of reading fluency and phonetics and k-4th grade mathematics..
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Samantha R.

Hampton Bays, NY

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$31/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I recently graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Applied Psychology, along with completing multiple courses in Early Childhood Education. I have a few years of daycare experience as well as experience working in the mental health field with children and adolescents. I am happy to tell you a little more about myself and...
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Andrew B.

Tutor Available

Miller Place, NY

5.0(0)
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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
My name is Andrew. I am a Fifth Grade Teacher in a Nassau County School District. I have been a teacher for 19 years and I have taught Kindergarten, First Grade and 5th grade. I have been tenured in both school districts that I work in. (Suffolk and Nassau). I specialize in working with children in grades pre-k through 6. My...
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Brianna C.

Tutoring

Coram, NY

5.0(0)
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$40/hr
5 years experience
Hi, I'm Brianna! I hold a master's degree in social work from Stony Brook University and work full-time as a social worker. I provide evening and weekend tutoring for children, assisting with test preparation, homework, and class materials. My approach is patient and encouraging, helping students build skills, confidence, and...
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Caroline B.

Graduate Student With Teaching Experience!

Rocky Point, NY

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I am a psychology doctoral graduate student, currently holding an MA degree. I have experience in education courses and previous tutoring, as well as teaching courses. I am qualified in math, reading, writing, and science! Went to a quality high school in NY (rated top 100 school in nation) and graduated Summa Cum Laude from...
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Charissa P.

Special Education Problem Solver

Coram, NY

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$35/hr
2 years experience
I have 5 years of teaching experience with the Department of Education. I have M. A in Dual Education(Grades 1-6) which targets childhood education including special needs students. I am currently a Special Ed teacher in Central Islip. I would like to support students at home struggling with specific content areas.
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Maria D.

Experienced, State Certified Teacher

Shelter Island Heights, NY

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$70/hr
Hi, my name is Mia! I am a dual state certified special education teacher with eight years of experience working with children with diverse needs in a variety of settings. I am a certified teacher in both Massachusetts and New York. I attended graduate school at Mount Holyoke College where I received my Master of Arts in...
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Emily H.

Coram, NY

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$35/hr
2 years experience
I have 5 years of experience working in an elementary school and have been tutoring students for two years. I am a certified general education and special education teacher.
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Amanda S.

Certified Elementary And Special Education Teacher Who Loves To Tutor

Mount Sinai, NY

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$40/hr
5 years experience
Welcome! My name is Amanda. I am a certified elementary and special education teacher. I have taught and tutored students with and without disabilties in grades K-6 for five years. I truly believe that all students have unique strengths and needs. As a tutor, I run my sessions based on this belief and the students' individual...
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Alexandra L.

About Me

Southampton, NY

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$49/hr
6 years experience
As a special education teacher, I specialize in providing tailored instruction to help students enhance their reading, writing math and language skills. I have had 6 years of prior experience teaching struggling readers through Orton Gillingham.
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Brianna M.

Sound Beach, NY

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$29/hr
Hi! I'm a sophomore at Molloy University, majoring in Special Education and Childhood Psychology, and I'm offering tutoring services this summer as I work on gaining more hands-on experience in the field. I have a strong interest in supporting students from kindergarten through 6th grade, especially in areas like history/social...
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Caitlin H.

Tutor

Southampton, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Caite and I am currently a 6th grade Special Education teacher. I have a a bachelors degree in Elementary and Special Education from Salve Regina University and a Masters Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages! I am a lover of reading and learning. I am able to tutor Math, Reading, Writing,...
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Angela R.

Ridge, NY

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi, my name is Angela. I am a certified Special Education teacher. I live in Nesconset. I work PT in the morning and I'm available after that.
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Justine G.

Bellport, NY

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$15/hr
Hi, my name is Justine! I hold six professional teaching certifications that give me the ability to teach general, special, ENL (English as a New Language), and ELA (English Language Arts education. I have been teaching for over 10 years, and I have experience tutoring as well. Not only can I help guide your children to success...
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  • The average post rate is $50.00/hr as of December 2025

FAQs for finding special needs tutors near you in Riverhead, NY

The hourly rate a private tutor for a special needs child charges near you in Riverhead, NY is $50.00 per hour. However, it’s important to keep in mind this is just an average and the actual rate a special needs tutor charges can depend on many different factors such as their years of experience and subject matter expertise.

If you’re looking for tutoring for special needs students near you in Riverhead, NY, Care.com can make your search easier by connecting you with professionals in your area. You can sort profiles by location and pay rate. You can also read detailed descriptions about each special needs tutor and can find reviews from families they worked with in the past.

Parents and guardians of special needs students understandably want to ensure their child is learning in a safe environment. When looking for a special needs tutor near you in Riverhead, NY, we strongly recommend you take the steps necessary to feel comfortable regarding who you’re hiring. While we ask all special needs tutors on Care.com to complete an annual background check called a CareCheck (those who complete it have a badge on their profile), this is merely a starting point for your research. You can run your own private background check, interview multiple candidates, and request professional references.

There are many different types of special needs tutors near you in Riverhead, NY. You can hire special needs tutoring services that focus on reading, writing, math, and English. You can also hire more general special needs tutors who can provide support in all subjects your child is studying in school, but as they get older and their schoolwork gets more complex, more specialized instruction can be helpful.

When you are searching for tutors for special needs students near you in Riverhead, NY, it’s a good idea to interview a few different candidates until you find the right fit for your child. You’ll want to ask each tutor questions regarding what subject matters they feel comfortable teaching, how much experience they have working with special needs students, and what their go-to teaching techniques are.

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